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Dupondius/as of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; subjects: children, personifications, iconography of Faustina the Younger, Fecunditas (personification). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds two infants in her arms; two children stand at her sides, legend FECVND · AVGVSTAE; control letters SC in fields. Date: 161–176. Place: Roman Empire (Rome). Object: coin (dupondius/as). Diameter: 25.0–26.0 mm. Weight: 11.90 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_239

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Keywords

Dupondius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer subjects children personifications iconography Fecunditas personification Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms two children stand sides legend FECVND · AVGVSTAE control letters SC fields Date 161–176 Place Roman Empire Rome Object coin dupondius Diameter 25.0–26.0 mm Weight 11.90 g Axis 0° worn circular metal object uneven surface profile face low relief showing forehead nose lips chin surface displays patches darker brown black reddish tones lighter grayish areas raised rim edge.